GILBERT SEVILLE STAKE
RELIEF SOCIETY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE
Prepare to Receive Him
Saturday, April 18th • 9:00am–1:00pm
Please Join Us
for a morning of filling our lamps with oil and preparing ourselves temporally and spiritually for the return of our Savior.
Schedule
9:00am–10:00am Opening Remarks
10:00am–12:00pm Classes
12:00pm–1:00pm Lunch and Service Project
Lunch will be served. Sunday dress recommended.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
7361 S Constellation Way, Gilbert 85298
Service Project
Fill your Lamps & Fill a Basket
We will be gathering donations and assembling welcome baskets for House of Refuge and families facing homelessness. Sign-ups and donations can be collected through your ward JustServe specialist.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Kendra McClure
Filling Our Lamps With Oil
BIOGRAPHY:
Kendra McClure grew up in Germany in a military family. She and her husband Jared have been married for 24 years and live in the Gilbert Stake. They are the parents of three adult children. Kendra loves studying and teaching the gospel and has taught seminary and institute. She currently teaches a weekly women’s class called Learn of Christ for her stake. As part of the non-profit group, the Sister Project, Kendra uses her coaching skills to help women discover their divine identity and purpose. She has recently returned to college to pursue a counseling degree at ASU.
Class Descriptions
Back to Basics: Feeding our Families with Intention
Kelly Geisler
Feeding our families with intention doesn’t have to be complicated. This class focuses on simple, practical ways to build and rotate food storage, plan ahead with confidence, and develop basic skills that help us better provide for our families. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to simplify what you already do, you’ll leave feeling encouraged, empowered, and more prepared to nourish your family with purpose—not perfection.
Bio: Kelly Geisler is a mother of 11 with a love for the outdoors, hiking, and back-to-basics living. She is passionate about food preservation and building skills that help families feel prepared and nourished. Kelly enjoys teaching practical, achievable ways to care for home and family with intention.
Becoming Women in Zion through our Temple Covenants
Bethany Patterson
The Savior is preparing to return! We know that Jesus Christ will return to His people who have become Zion. In the temple we make covenants that enable us to become a Zion people! We will discuss how our temple covenants prepare us to become His promised Zion.
Bio: Bethany Patterson is a wife, mother to seven and grandmother to two. She loves homemaking, baking, gardening, exercising and home design. She has a love of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and is passionate about studying doctrine and teaching others.
Preparing for the Unexpected With Next of Kin Binders
Carrie Marinez
This class will help you create a “grab and go” binder so that, in the event of a family emergency or tragedy, vital documents – such as Social Security cards, insurance policies, and powers of attorney – are organized, accessible, and ready when they are needed most. Attendees will leave with practical steps they can use to create lasting peace of mind for themselves and their families.
Bio: Carrie Martinez is a mother of five and grandmother of four. Her journey into family readiness began 35 years ago as a young Army wife, where she first mastered the art of organizing vital household information for quick action. Through decades of managing a busy home and raising 23 foster children, she refined practical systems that bring clarity and peace of mind in uncertain moments. Carrie has implemented these systems in her own household and for each of her adult children, and now enjoys helping others build this essential safety net for themselves and those they care about.
Preparing the Rising Generation to Make and Keep Covenants
Kindra McCallister
How do we help our children see that covenants truly matter? In this class, we’ll talk about keeping sacred promises at the center of our lives — not just in big moments, but in everyday decisions. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to build homes where covenants feel natural, meaningful, and worth prioritizing.
Bio: Kindra McAllister is a wife and mother of four who homeschools her children. She enjoys learning new things and is drawn to creative, hands-on pursuits like beekeeping, woodworking, photography, and music. She loves a good concert, delicious food, meeting new people, and seeing new places around the world. She has a deep testimony of Jesus Christ and a sincere desire to share His love with others.
Adding Daily Oil to our Lamps
Ruth Davis
We’ll explore simple, meaningful ways we can add oil to our lamps as imperfect women striving to become more like Jesus Christ. This discussion-based class will invite sharing, reflection, and practical ideas that can be applied in everyday life. Come ready to learn from one another and leave with takeaways you can implement right away.
Bio: Ruth Davis is a transplant from Northern California and the proud mom of six kids and five grandbabies. One of her favorite callings was serving as an early morning seminary teacher for 12 years. She currently serves as a Gospel Doctrine teacher and as a temple worker. Ruth loves the outdoors, sunshine, water, and spending time on the pickleball court.
Gardening and Growing Our Own Food
Brent Foster
This class introduces the fundamentals of gardening with a focus on growing your own fresh, healthy food at home. We will learn about soil preparation, planting techniques, seasonal crop selection, and sustainable practices for maintaining a productive garden. Whether you have a backyard, raised beds, or containers, this course will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate your own harvest.
Bio: Brent Foster was born and raised in Arizona and has spent his life learning how to garden in the challenging Southwest desert, and understanding what thrives in Arizona’s climate. Brent and his father run the popular Facebook community group, Gardening in Phoenix, where they share practical advice, seasonal tips, and encouragement with thousands of local gardeners. He is also passionate about teaching the next generation and leads gardening classes for children and teens at Pecan Ranch Academy.
Be faithful, praying always, having your lamps trimmed and burning, and oil with you, that you may be ready at the coming of the bridegroom.
Doctrine & Covenants 33:17